Most slabs-on-ground are unreinforced or nominally reinforced for crack-width control. When positioned in the upper or top portion of the slab thickness, steel reinforcement limits the widths of ...

Abstract: The research focuses on the Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) approach to examine the concrete slab's steel reinforcement bar (rebar). Experimental laboratory work will be carried out by ...

Oroville >> In the nearly 50 years since the Oroville Dam was completed, construction methods have changed. Chico State University construction management professor Chris Souder consulted on the ...

Rebar is the hidden backbone of most concrete structures, but its tendency to rust can cause major problems over time. This video explains how rebar corrosion happens, why concrete usually protects ...

A building’s slab is rarely seen and even more rarely talked about. But a team of Swiss engineers is revolutionizing how slabs are designed. Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique ...

The biggest danger on the modern jobsite may be hidden, whether it’s underground utilities or post-tension cables embedded in a concrete slab. Compliance with safety regulations and industry norms ...